intermediate
Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand
Selwyn River at Glentunnel
The Selwyn River at Glentunnel in Canterbury offers cold, clear freshwater swimming through South Island high country. This intermediate spot has variable current and stony banks, suiting swimmers accustomed to alpine river conditions. Bring a thick wetsuit as water temperatures remain cold year-round.
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Selwyn River at Glentunnel
-43.4866, 171.9325
Details
- Location
- Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand
- Type
- river
- Difficulty
- intermediate
- Coordinates
- -43.4866, 171.9325